Can TotalBoat Topside Primer be applied to metal? Eric Boudreau April 01, 2022 14:47 Updated TotalBoat Topside Primer is not recommended for application directly to metal substrates. Related articles Is TotalBoat Topside Primer safe for use below the waterline? Does TotalBoat Topside Primer have good self-leveling properties? What is the dry time for TotalBoat Topside Primer prior to applying TotalBoat Wet Edge? Can TotalBoat 2-Part Epoxy Primer with the clear base be used to prime bare metal?